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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 7-8 NLT; Ch. 9 GWT

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Podcast Introduction

Today is Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read John 7-9. I’m calling this episode “Free Speech Under Threat."

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Summary

The passage in John 7-9 reflects the presence of "cancel culture" during Jesus' time. People feared supporting Him openly due to the Pharisees' control and potential consequences. However, one man courageously stood by his belief that Jesus had healed him. The narrative parallels today's climate of suppressing speech and viewpoints. 

Free speech is at risk of being lost today, as well. Christians must boldly proclaim the Gospel, even if labeled as hate speech. Stand firm in your faith and seek Jesus' approval alone. The struggle with today’s culture is spiritual, and we can overcome through God's presence.

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Steve Webb 0:00If any speech is forbidden, it's only a matter of time before your speech is forbidden.

Steve Webb 0:13Coming to you from Riverside, California, this is the Lifespring! One Year Bible in podcasting since 2004. I'm your OG Godcaster. Steve Webb. It's gospel Saturday, And we'll read John seven through nine. The website is at Lifespringmedia.com. And I'll have contact information at the end of today's show. Before we get started, let's have a word of prayer. Our gracious heavenly Father, how we thank you for our time together today, I pray that You would bless us I pray that you would teach us I pray that you would touch our hearts And our minds. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen. Okay, let's begin.

Steve Webb 0:51John, chapter seven. After this, Jesus traveled around Galilee, he wanted to stay out of Judea where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death. But soon it was time for the Jewish festival of shelters. And Jesus brothers said to him, leave here And go to Judea where your followers can see your miracles. You can't become famous if you hide like this. If you can do such wonderful things, show yourself to the world, for even his brothers didn't believe in Him. Jesus replied, now is not the right time for me to go. But you can go any time. The world can't hate you. But it does hate me because I accuse it of doing evil. You go on, I'm not going to this festival because my time has not yet come. After saying these things. Jesus remained in Galilee. But after his brother's left for the festival, Jesus also went though secretly staying out of public view. The Jewish leaders tried to find him at the festival And kept asking if anyone had seen him. There was a lot of grumbling about him among the crowds. Some argued he's a good man, but others said he's nothing but a fraud, who deceives the people. But no one had the courage to speak favorably about him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders. Then midway through the festival, Jesus went up to the temple And began to teach that people were surprised when they heard him. How does he know so much when he hasn't been trained? They asked. So Jesus told them, my message is not my own.